Roosevelt, an old Victorian nestled on the border of upscale Chestnut Hill and middle-class Mt. Airy, is the obsession of two people, Elizabeth Samms and Gordon Roosevelt. Gordon is a realtor who likes to flip properties. Handy man Donovan Smith helps his employer, Gordon Roosevelt eliminate prospective buyers who do not live up to his standards. Protagonist Emma Samms and her autistic son love the house and are willing to fight for it. Will Gordon relinquish control?

My Review

Elizabeth Samms recently became a widow and single mother
to Desmond, her six-year-old son with special needs. Six months after her
husband’s death, Elizabeth finds Roosevelt, the home of her dreams. The old Victorian
home is located on the outskirts of Philadelphia. Roosevelt holds many secrets
that Elizabeth isn’t aware of, like missing owners, thugs, and twin brothers
who are leading Elizabeth and Desmond into a whirlwind of trouble. The more
emotionally invested Elizabeth becomes in her new home, the more troubles that
find their way onto her doorstep.

Yvonne Mikell shows various sides of the main character,
Elizabeth who is a complex person. I wanted to know more about her and Desmond.
I felt like there was more to their story than what was told. Maybe Yvonne is
saving that for a second book? That would be a pleasant surprise. I think the
author did a good job creating a story thick with deception and greed.

About
Yvonne

“I love
writing. I love to write about the ups and downs of life. Most of my stories
are fiction with facts loosely weaved in. These facts can come from my own life
or from news headlines. My first novel, Getting Roosevelt--a homeowner's nightmare,
is a combination of all three. My novels also tend to portray a protagonist
with a lot on her plate. This mirrors my own life, I'm always performing a
juggling act. I currently write three columns for Examiner.com. What doesn't
kill you only makes you stronger.”

Getting Roosevelt is available in paperback and Kindle Edition on Amazon.